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1960 Campaign

The 1960 presidential campaigns of Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard Nixon led to one of the closest elections in American history. Televised presidential debates, a first in 1960, demonstrated Senator Kennedy’s polished and confident on-screen demeanor. Voters considered the experience of Richard Nixon’s eight years as vice president versus the heroism demonstrated by John F. Kennedy as a PT boat captain during World War II. The race was extremely close, and Kennedy was elected to the presidency with a lead of just 0.16% of the United States popular vote and 84 electoral votes.

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Saturday Evening Post from November 5, 1960 with Richard Nixon on the cover

11/05/1960

Saturday Evening Post from October 29, 1960 with John F. Kennedy on the cover

10/29/1960

“Election Day Is Your Day” pro-Kennedy pamphlet from 1960

1960

1960 presidential election map and score card

1960

“A Look at the Record” pamphlet from the 1960 presidential election

1960

“Who Cares About Your Family’s Budget?” 1960 Democratic party campaign brochure

1960

“Is Our Country Safe?” 1960 Democratic party campaign pamphlet

1960

Robert and Brian Venner Oral History

10/06/2009

Janet Cormier Oral History

10/07/2014

“Win With Jack!” bubble gum cigar from the 1960 presidential election

1960

Robbins Barstow Oral History

01/25/2010

“Call to Victory Campaign” postcard for John F. Kennedy

11/07/1960

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